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Alternatives to Avery

  1. Allie

    • Origin:

      Variation or diminutive of Alexandra, Alice or Allison; Greek, German or Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "defending men or noble"

    • Description:

      Allie is one short form that's gotten so popular it's often used as a name on its own. Cute, friendly, yet we'd recommend using one of the proper names such as Alice to give your daughter an option.
  2. Navy

    • Origin:

      English, word name

    • Meaning:

      "fleet of ships; sea-based branch of the armed forces; dark blue"

    • Description:

      When R & B singer Nivea made this highly original choice for her daughter's name back in 2005, she claimed to have thought of it in terms of the color and not the seagoing armed service. As a word with multiple meanings, however, it could easily work as a nod to a naval officer in the family or to someone who enjoys sailing.
  3. Evadne

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pleasing one"

    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Evadne was the daughter of Poseidon. Evadne also appears in literature (Mary Shelley's "The Last Man") and has a pop culture reference as the cousin of Wonder Woman. A more unusual alternative to other Greek "-ee" names like Ariadne, Daphne and Penelope. The trendy "Ev" sound makes this a lovely choice in a world of Evelyns, Evangelines and Everlys.
  4. Waverly

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "meadow of quivering aspens"

    • Description:

      Waverly, with its literary resonance and lilting three-syllable sound, could well become the next generation's successor to Kimberly. Its upper-crusty surname feel places it among the new stylish English names for girls, successors to Ashley and Whitney.
  5. Avonlea

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Meaning:

      "river by a field"

    • Description:

      As all good Anne of Green Gables buffs would know, Avonlea is the fictional Canadian town created by L. M. Montgomery that Anne Shirley considers home. The literary creation inspired a real Canadian town to adopt the name. Avonlea would make a lovely literary choice for any baby, and would fit in with the Ava and "-lee" naming trends right now.
  6. Ever

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "always, eternally, constantly"

    • Description:

      A simple, unusual word name with an evocative meaning, Ever feels similar enough to Eva, Evelyn, and Everly that it shifts easily into name territory. Actor Robert Carradine was ahead of the trends when he named his now grown-up actress daughter Ever back in the 70s, while more recently, it was used by both Milla Jovovich and Owain Yeoman.
  7. Evanthe

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fair flower"

    • Description:

      Evanthe is a pretty Greek name not often heard outside its native culture. With its stylish Ev-begining, Evanthe could make an interesting choice if you're looking for a generic flower name.
  8. Cady

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive and surname

    • Description:

      Cady is one of those names that sounds popular but is actually rare in this form, given to only a few dozen baby girls in the US last year.
  9. Ivory

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "hard, white material from the tusks and teeth of animals; pale, white"

    • Description:

      Ivory was last popular a hundred years ago. In 2013, it finally began to regain some momentum in the female rankings, reentering the Top 1000, while 2024 saw it jump up the charts again by over 100 places, making it a To 500 name.
  10. Avalyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aveline or Avalon, combination of Ava and Lyn

    • Meaning:

      "desired; island of apples; life, water or bird + lake or beautiful"

    • Description:

      Part Ava, part Evelyn, this name made its first appearance in the US Top 1000 in 2013 when it was one of the fastest-rising names of the year. Joining Gracelyn, Raelynn, and Emmalyn in the charts, Avalyn followed the same pattern of smooshing together a popular name with the suffix -lynn.
  11. Heavenly

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Heavenly, the word that's become a name, has been flirting with the bottom of the Top 1000 for a handful of years now. Heaven and cousins like Nevaeh have been well-used so adding the popular -ly suffix, ala Everly, seems like a natural progression.
  12. Every

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "being each individual or part of a group"

    • Description:

      All-inclusive word name.
  13. Elvina

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "elf friend"

    • Description:

      Sounds elven in every sense of the word.
  14. Levy

    • Description:

      Levy as a feminine name represents a fresh, contemporary choice that's gaining attention in recent years. Originally a Jewish surname derived from the Hebrew tribe of Levi, whose members were assistants to priests in the Temple, it has been repurposed as a given name for girls. The name carries a light, airy quality with its short two-syllable structure and pleasant 'ee' ending sound. Levy for girls embodies a modern trend toward using surnames and traditionally masculine names for females. While still uncommon as a feminine name, it offers a blend of spiritual heritage and contemporary style. The name's brevity and friendly sound appeal to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible, with potential nicknames like Lev or Levi providing flexibility.

  15. Lovely

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "exquisitely beautiful"

    • Description:

      Word names are often genderless, but Lovely feels particularly feminine (cue Isn't She Lovely? by Stevie Wonder). Chris Brown chose this name for his daughter, born in 2022, which may give the name a boost.
  16. Avalynn

    • Origin:

      Combination of Ava and Lynn

    • Description:

      Part Ava, part Lynn, and part cousin of the stylish Evelyn and Adeline, Avalynn is a recent 2014 entrant to the US Top 1000. But sometimes when a name is trying hard to have everything, it doesn't really impress. Avalyn is one spelling variation.
  17. Evanna

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Evan, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Evanna is the name of a Harry Potter actress who pronounces it ee-vah-na. This might be considered another international feminine form of the many variations of John; Ivana, Giovanna, and even Joan are cousins of Evanna. It could also be a compound name, combining Eva and Anna.
  18. Gravity

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Spacey.
  19. Avreen

    • Origin:

      Punjabi

    • Meaning:

      "God's gift"

    • Description:

      A stylish-sounding Indian girl name — like a more chic and unique Avery.
  20. Calvary

    • Origin:

      English from Latin, place name

    • Description:

      In the Bible, Calvary is the hill outside of Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified. This religious significance, along with a pleasant sound, have led some parents to begin using it as a name for their daughters.

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